Mandela’s body taken to presidential inauguration site
Pretoria – The body of former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela was Wednesday brought back to the Union Buildings here after the memorial service held at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg suburb of Soweto Tuesday. The seat of the South African government and the office... read more »
Court dismisses Sajjan’s plea to drop witnesses
New Delhi – A Delhi court Wednesday dismissed a plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar that sought to drop nine CBI witnesses in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against him. Kumar and three others accused are facing trial in the case and they have requested the court to drop the names of nine... read more »
Lal Thanhawla to re-assume office in Mizoram Saturday
Aizawl – The Congress government led by incumbent Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla will re-assume office for the second successive term Saturday, officials said in the Mizoram capital Wednesday. “Mizoram Governor Vakkom B. Purushothaman will administer the oath of office and secrecy to... read more »
No compromise on fiscal consolidation: Chidambaram
New Delhi – Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday said the government will not compromise on fiscal consolidation, and will contain fiscal deficit and bring it down to 3 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) by the financial year 2016-17. “At the top of the list is fiscal... read more »
Nanoscience needs targeted funding: C.N.R Rao
Bangalore – The government should ensure targeted funding to promote nanoscience and nanotechnolog! y in solving pressing societal problems and improve the quality of life! , a top... read more »
Second Ashes Test: Australia end Day 1 at 273/5
Adelaide – Australia were 273/5 at the close of play on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test against England at the Adel! aide Oval here Thursday. Early showers interrupted the morning... read more »
Fresh trial in Salman Khan hit-and-run case
Mumbai – In relief of sorts for Bollywood actor Salman Khan, a Mumbai court Thursday ordered a retrial of his high-profile hit-and-run case of 2002, with all evidence and witnesses to... read more »
Parrikar denies interference in Tejpal case
New Delhi – Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Thursday denied any interference in the Tarun T! ejpal sexual assault case, saying he only wants justice to be delivered in the... read more »
Reliance Life to launch 25 products, targets Rs.4,000 crore premi...
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Panaji (Goa) – The Reliance Life Insurance Company will launch 25 new policies starting January next year and file more products for approval with the regulator, and... read more »
